Our instructors will be performing and teaching rhythms primarily for djembe, dundun, ashiko, shekere, bells, agogo, clave.

In this situation you may have access to refrigeration and limited access to kitchen facilities. Email us with your request and we will discuss with you the details.

Babies in arms, of any gender, are welcome, and parents are responsible for them while attending all activities. Independent girls and female identifying young people (14 +) who are interested in the program are welcome when registering with a responsible adult. All participants pay the same fees to attend.

We welcome all women, all races, ethnicities, backgrounds, all women-identifying women, trans women, queer women, straight women, please come and join the circle!

We are offering drums to rent for $25 for the weekend. If you choose to rent a drum you will be given a djembe drum to use and be responsible for during the retreat. Please choose this option when registering so we can ensure that there is a drum for you.

Some workshops will have drums for you to try out and play during the program, but this does not guarantee that a drum is available for you.

We are also hosting a marketplace during the retreat, and there will be djembe drums for sale. Most djembe instruments are in the range of $375 – $500+. If you are interested in purchasing a drum prior to the retreat, or would like to order one that you can take ownership of upon arrival, please message us.

The cabins host up to 14 women per cabin, and there is electricity in each cabin. There are some partitions in the cabins. Restroom buildings are a short walk from the cabin.

Yes, we can provide refrigeration for medications.

The retreat center is alcohol free, so there is no drinking on-site during the retreat. No smoking is permitted.

Bedding/Linens or sleeping bag for beds

Toiletries, Bath towel, beach towel for the pool, bathing suit, flip flops or sandals

Your drum! And extra drum to share if you have and are willing.

Hoodie or sweatshirt for night time

Flashlight or lantern for walking to the bathhouse after dark.

Comfortable clothes for 3 days, sleeping clothes, shoes/flip flops to go to/from restroom at night,

Non-perishable snacks for yourself, water, trailmix, or fruit or whatever you like.

Earplugs, for those who may feel overwhelmed with a large group drumming

Charger and cord for your phone/devices

Notebook and pen/pencil to take notes during classes

A small bottle of water from your home place for our water ceremony

Refillable water bottle

Refillable coffee/tea cup if you have one and like coffee/tea

If you desire… a small cushion for folding chairs used during the classes

Medication, tylenol, other personal needs.

We will be offering meals provided by the YMCA Camp Kitchen staff. Meals will be in the communal and centrally located dining hall. If you have dietary restrictions or needs please communicate them to us prior to April 1st, which is when we need to let the kitchen staff know our requests. The kitchen will do their best to honor all requests. Please indicate if you require Vegetarian, Vegan, Lactose Free, Dairy Free or if you have food allergies.

Yes, most of the beds are bunks, with top and bottom bunks. This applies to cabins and to lodge rooms. There are a few single beds available, if interested please message us and we will do our best to accommodate. You are also welcome to bring an air mattress if you are more comfortable.

There is a bathhouse/restroom building that is centrally located to all cabins. There is a bathroom in the lodge, as well as bathrooms in all the buildings used for meetings, classes, and performances. Be prepared to walk to the bathhouse should you need the bathroom in the night.